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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
6
Davold Poullets and Chicks advertises poultry items with pricing per box and readiness from June. Contact MENGEL at 181 Camphall Street Toowoomba Queensland by phone ER for deposits with order.
Charleville women and the Camm eniiha Iadiox players clashed Sunday at LAS pam with the visitors taking a winger driven win. Mayty Mhillou sparked Charleville in the opening minutes before wave of Charleville pressure led by Wavey Wit Hoes and Rene Collins, yet the visitors countered strong. Standout for Charleville included Warey Williams and Joyce Bemson with tight defense by Vera Peard, Lacy Tisek, and Ellan Radiuedes. Posthalftime, both sides pressed, but the visitors secured the win amid penalties against Charleville as the home team fought back. Further notes mention preparations, future matches, and an upcoming King's Riley weekend event.
The Adavale C W A held its ninth annual gathering in the Shire Hall on Monday evening April 7. Officers elected include Miss P Wade president and M Haxter as vice president, with F Power treasurer and Doris Wade secretary. The year saw 14 family and two member enrollments, donations to local causes, a Christmas tree event for children, and fundraisers yielding a net profit for the branch. Apologies were read from a Cognell member and others. the group outlined plans to form a branch in Adavale and reported ongoing community services and hospital and school support.
A heartfelt piece extols mothers, describing motherhood as the truest friend, unselfish and enduring. It reflects on memories of childhood, the sacrifice and strength of maternal love, and urges reverence and celebration on Mother's Day the second Sunday in May. It references religious sentiment and timeless devotion.
The document notes the formation of the Remembering Mother of the Comforts Fund in conjunction with the CWA. It thanks Messrs Laam and Wubi for auditing, Parvell for meting of fer, and Mr Pred Power for delivering goods free of charge. The secretary praises member cooperation, thanks the treasurer Mrs Power, and expresses wishes for health and happiness to uphold loyalty service and love. The meeting ends with a vote of thanks to the chairman and a singing of Forward, Bere, Forward.
The programme lists several races at Springfield Station on Saturday May 7 1940. Events include First Maiden Hack Handicap with four furlong distance and £7 purse, Second Maiden Hack Handicap £4 with £2 for second place, and Consolation Hack Handicap. Amateur riders only. Nominations close for races with 1 pound per cent of prize funds. All horses to be Down-Side gra me fed for four weeks prior.
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